Reading Dog, Orchid Show And A Goose Swimming: IL In Photos

ILLINOIS — Take a look through this set of images from across Illinois. We're seeing many great opportunities for readers to get some memorable photographs this winter throughout the state.

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Joe McGuire sent us some photos of eagles he took in Will County.

Charles Vazquez, of Plainfield, captured some amazing images of flowers at the annual orchid show at Chicago Botanic Garden.

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Steven J. Gomboz, of Frankfort, got this great photo of a goose.

Julie Shaunnessey sent in this photo of a male deer with 12 points in her backyard, adjacent to the Cook County Forest Preserve at 163rd Place in Tinley Park. "I believe he was a gift from my mom, who has passed over. This was the day of my son's going away party and I feel this was her way to say so long," Shaunnessey said.

Thank you all for the beautiful photo submissions!